Two more cases of TB reported
Two additional cases of tuberculosis have been reported in the Grand Forks area, according to the North Dakota Department of Health. That brings the total number of active cases of TB identified since October to 15.
Two additional cases of tuberculosis have been reported in the Grand Forks area, according to the North Dakota Department of Health.
That brings the total number of active cases of TB identified since October to 15.
Health officials are still doing contact investigations to identify people who may have been exposed to active cases. Anyone considered at risk will be contacted and given guidance about testing procedures.
Most people infected with TB bacteria do not become ill. People with latent TB do not show symptoms and do not spread the illness.
Both latent TB and TB disease are treatable.
For more information, contact the North Dakota Department of Health, at 701-328-2378 or Grand Forks Public Health, at 701-787-8100.
Information about this outbreak, including links to more information about TB, can found by visiting www.grandforksgov.com/publichealth.
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